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as in strained
to pass through a filter
steep the tea and then filter it to get rid of the leaves
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as in refined
to remove usually visible impurities from
after frying the chicken, we filtered the oil and kept it in the refrigerator to use again
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Recent Examples of filtered
Eva Thomas, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Instead, legislative leaders are signaling major proposals — from health care and insurance regulation to energy policy and even how the state will entertain Chicago Bears stadium talks — will be filtered through a cost-of-living lens.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Bruford played primarily on electronic drums, and Levin introduced an instrument called the Chapman Stick, a 10-string slab of wood that allowed his playing to sound like flamenco guitar filtered through chorus pedals.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026
Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.
—Vogue, 11 Jan. 2026
When flowering is over the bulb can be kept in its container and allowed to grow outdoors in a filtered to morning sun location.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Yellow-filtered to the max, the film looks veritably marinated in Hawaiian Tropic.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Over the next hour, a handful of others filtered in.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
As the moon is covered by the inner part of Earth's shadow during the eclipse, sunlight not blocked by Earth is filtered through a thick slice of Earth's atmosphere before reaching the moon's surface, per NASA.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
Fran Drescher’s skin looked so poreless and filtered at the Golden Globes thanks to the Double Take Liquid Foundation.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Instead, legislative leaders are signaling major proposals — from health care and insurance regulation to energy policy and even how the state will entertain Chicago Bears stadium talks — will be filtered through a cost-of-living lens.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Bruford played primarily on electronic drums, and Levin introduced an instrument called the Chapman Stick, a 10-string slab of wood that allowed his playing to sound like flamenco guitar filtered through chorus pedals.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026
Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.
—Vogue, 11 Jan. 2026
When flowering is over the bulb can be kept in its container and allowed to grow outdoors in a filtered to morning sun location.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Yellow-filtered to the max, the film looks veritably marinated in Hawaiian Tropic.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Over the next hour, a handful of others filtered in.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
As the moon is covered by the inner part of Earth's shadow during the eclipse, sunlight not blocked by Earth is filtered through a thick slice of Earth's atmosphere before reaching the moon's surface, per NASA.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filtered
Adjective
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As the plants remove nitrogen compounds and other nutrients, the purified water flows back into each aquatic zone below.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Dec. 2025
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Cetaphil’s face serum uses purified peptides to improve your skin’s elasticity and reduce the appearance of lines.—
Lauren Taylor,
Southern Living,
29 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Some, like Hamilton, strained for legitimacy in the rites and practices of monarchy.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Giddey strained his hamstring and will be re-evaluated in a week or so.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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If outside is a hive of activity, inside the vibe is calm and refined, and the guests—decidedly well-heeled.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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Mosaku paired the custom floor-length Matthew Reisman gown with a simple updo and refined, if not still glitzy, jewelry accents.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to pure retinol, which helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, this unique product features retinyl palmitate, an antioxidant-rich skin protectant, as well as retinyl acetate, a natural form of vitamin A that keeps pores clean while stimulating collagen production.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Trump, though never restrained, is now pure id, acting on impulse and goaded on by advisers who see an opportunity to further expand executive power.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And people who don’t need a human therapist might get screened in.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Alfonsi wrote that the piece had been screened five times and cleared by standards and practices and network attorneys.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fantasy accords bring together a variety of notes to create a scent that either can’t be found in nature or can’t be extracted from raw materials.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Goodles noodles are made from a mix of wheat flour, chickpea protein, and wheat protein, plus a whole bunch of vitamins extracted from various veggies.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Creative tension with old-school Republicans in the first term and then genuine fears about his own reelection following the trouncing the GOP got in 2018 produced a far more popular version of Trumpism than the current undiluted dose.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
12 Dec. 2025
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For stubborn buildup, use undiluted vinegar instead.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Nov. 2025
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For some of the victims’ families, the interviews clarified how and why the crimes unfolded, filling in gaps that police files and court records never fully answered after years of unresolved questions.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Another rum-forward favorite worth seeking out at El Bembé is the white marble cocktail, made with white Don Q rum, crème de cacao, St-Germain liqueur, and clarified Greek yogurt.—
Amber Kallor,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Filtered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filtered. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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